Description
This Baked Tuscan Chicken Casserole features creamy, tangy, and cheesy layers of chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, all topped with melted mozzarella for the ultimate comfort dish.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the chicken breasts horizontally and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Grease a baking dish and lay the seasoned chicken cutlets in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, and half of the shredded mozzarella.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, coating each piece.
- Drizzle the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar and sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes on top.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil, scatter the fresh spinach, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking so juices redistribute. For a lighter version, use part-skim mozzarella and reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian